| Study shows lax driver attitudes toward speeding |
Jan 11th, 2014 |
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Speeding may be a major factor in causing many traffic accidents, however it appears that it is still a major problem on roadways throughout the country.
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| Worcester County has highest truck fatality rate in state |
Jan 11th, 2014 |
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The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's data shows that Worcester County had the highest number of deaths from truck accidents in 2011 statewide.
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| Injured bus passenger should have been allowed to present his case to the jury |
Jan 11th, 2014 |
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However, if an accident leads to a trial, it is crucial that enough evidence is presented to support the injured person's case. The recent Massachusetts Appellate Division case of DeStefano v. Sanchez provides an example.
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| Tragic NYC accident shows that teen drivers can be held criminally responsible for crashes |
Jan 11th, 2014 |
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Teenagers are brand new to these hazards and driving and haven't gained the skills to prevent many accidents.
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| Cognitive distraction study shows risks of using hands-free technology |
Jan 11th, 2014 |
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New York was the scene of 294,757 crashes in the year 2012, according to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
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| Despite legislation banning cell phones, distracted driving on the rise |
Jan 11th, 2014 |
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Cellphones are convenient. Because of their convenience, many drivers in Cook County and throughout the rest of the country don't think twice when they pick up a call while driving or make a quick phone call home while they are commuting home from the office.
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| FMCSA program may result in fewer truck accidents |
Jan 11th, 2014 |
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Over the last decade, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has seen a drop in the number of serious truck accidents across the U.S.
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| Delaware police announce DUI checkpoints |
Jan 11th, 2014 |
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As 2013 draws to a close, people in Wilmington and throughout Delaware will be getting together with family and friends to celebrate.
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| Texas leads the nation for drowsy driving accidents |
Jan 11th, 2014 |
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Drowsy driving has become such a problem throughout the country that an annual prevention week has been assigned to the issue.
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| Federal and state governments focus on reducing truck accidents |
Jan 11th, 2014 |
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Throughout the state of New York, 114 people died due to injuries sustained in truck accidents in 2011 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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